If any of you vegans thought you had to give up pizza and calzones, take heart. Get your standard pizza toppings or change it up with Indian curry, cheesesteak or Thai chicken. Gluten-free crust available, too.

With all-day breakfast, hearty lunch and dinner options, a weekday "blue plate special" and a gluten-free menu, this vegan joint fulfills that "meat and potatoes" craving. Dishes range from traditional favorites like lasagna and spaghetti and "meatballs" to chicken and waffles and country fried steak. Vegans and omnivores alike need not miss anything here.

It's pretty easy to find good vegetarian options at an Indian restaurant, anyway, but here you need not read the menu items twice. Order a platter - "thali" - of Indian delights and try an array of dishes.

Loving Hut, 1226 South Jackson Street. Loving Hut outposts are found throughout the world, but the closest one to us is in the International District. Find vegan noodle, sushi, pho and salad dishes here. The desserts are also acclaimed, namely the vegan cheesecake. less

Loving Hut,1226 South Jackson Street. Loving Hut outposts are found throughout the world, but the closest one to us is in the International District. Find vegan noodle, sushi, pho and salad dishes here. The ... more

If there's any indication of the vibe at this vegetarian cafe, it's the sign posted on the front door one Saturday morning, reporting it was closed while staff attended a spiritual retreat. But typically it's open six days a week, serving up vegetarian and vegan scrambles, salads, entrees and sandwiches.

Cafe Flora is a perennial vegetarian favorite, with seasonal menus rotating throughout the year. Grab biscuits and gravy with a good bloody mary for brunch or grab a vegan brownie topped with coconut ice cream for dessert.

When you went vegetarian, did you think you had to give up indulgent Chinese food, with all the pork and the almond chicken and sweet and sour everything? Think again. Bamboo Garden's vegetarian dishes make use of soy-based meats inspired by China's early imperial dynasties, when the emperor was required to be strictly vegetarian for seven weeks before making his annual prayer for the kingdom's prosperity. Bam. History. All food is either vegetarian or vegan - inquire about vegan options, as some of their "meats" contain dairy products.

Cycle Dogs, roving food bicycle. Not only does Cycle Dogs deliver fully loaded vegan hot dogs, but the owner dishes them out from a bike. Find Cycle Dogs at local breweries and pound one of these bad boys to soak up your IPAs. They're fundraising for a storefront, so check their Facebook group for updates on that front. Oh, and sometimes they sling vegan Big Macs, nbd.

Cycle Dogs, roving food bicycle. Not only does Cycle Dogs deliver fully loaded vegan hot dogs, but the owner dishes them out from a bike. Find Cycle Dogs at local breweries and pound one of these bad boys to

Find vegetarian versions of omnivorous favorites like risotto and lasagna.

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Plum restaurants, multiple locations

It's not just the Plum Bistro in Capitol Hill -- the Plum franchise has branched out to the Plum Pantry in the Seattle Center Armory and a roving food truck that serves up burgers throughout the area. Don't forget Sugar Plum on Capitol Hill, which serves vegan soft serve and other sweet treats. Don't forget the salad cafe next to the flagship bistro. There's a Tacoma location and a cookbook by the chef, too. Find organic vegan sandwiches, salads, tofu- and tempeh-based entrees and the signature mac and cheese at these restaurants.

A favorite Belltown pizzeria in the '90s, World Pizza has reemerged as a yummy veggie place in Chinatown, with Field Roast pepperoni and their signature potato pie (pictured). Photo: Collen Newberry, Consumption Films, courtesy World Pizza.

This vegan creamery, bakery and espresso stand started out as a VW bus slinging ice cream sandwiches, but now has a storefront in Phinney Ridge. They closed for a few months, but with the help of crowdfunding, they'll reopen soon this spring after some fresh renovations. Check their Facebook group for occasional pick-up treat offers.

This vegan bakery is appointment-only, but offers cookies, brownies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and cakes, with gluten-free options. They also well their products next door at The Urban Buggy and at the Central Co-Op, as well as the Virginia Mason farmer's market. Their kitchen is entirely nut-free.

Six Strawberries slings dairy-free artisan ice pops, which can be found in local grocery stores or at their truck, which visits various farmers markets. They also cater and can be hired out for events. Visit their website for more information on where to find them.

Wedgwood II, 420 Broadway E. Get totally vegetarian Thai food on Broadway in Capitol Hill. You don't even have to worry about asking to hold the fish sauce. This place is a favorite among local Thai enthusiasts.

ChuMinh Tofu and Vegan Deli, 1043 S. Jackson St. Here's an entirely vegan eatery in the International District. Enjoy a buffet, spicy noodle soups and bubble tea in this down-home-cookin' atmosphere.

ChuMinh Tofu and Vegan Deli, 1043 S. Jackson St.Here's an entirely vegan eatery in the International District. Enjoy a buffet, spicy noodle soups and bubble tea in this down-home-cookin' atmosphere.

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Redwing Cafe, 9272 57th Ave S. This cozy Rainier Beach spot is perfect for cradling a cup of coffee and a vegetarian breakfast or sandwich. Enjoy local art as you fill up on tasty, healthy food. Vegan options available.

Redwing Cafe, 9272 57th Ave S.This cozy Rainier Beach spot is perfect for cradling a cup of coffee and a vegetarian breakfast or sandwich. Enjoy local art as you fill up on tasty, healthy food. Vegan options

Anar, Amazon Building Doppler, 2040 Sixth Ave. From the owners of the acclaimed Mamnoon on Capitol Hill, Anar is a juice bar located in Amazonia that also offers quick Middle Eastern-based vegetarian dishes.

Anar, Amazon Building Doppler, 2040 Sixth Ave.From the owners of the acclaimed Mamnoon on Capitol Hill, Anar is a juice bar located in Amazonia that also offers quick Middle Eastern-based vegetarian dishes.

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Kati Vegan Thai, 1190 Thomas St.

This elegant Thai restaurant includes all your Thai favorites, just without the cruelty. The food is as nourishing as it is tasty. Hit up the lunch buffet.

Kati Vegan Thai, 1190 Thomas St.

This elegant Thai restaurant includes all your Thai favorites, just without the cruelty. The food is as nourishing as it is tasty. Hit up the lunch buffet.

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Frankie and Jo's,1010 E. Union St.

This plant-based ice cream shop has converted the masses, packing in a hefty crowd clamoring for unconventional flavors such as salted caramel ash (and it's incredibly delicious). A new location is headed for Ballard soon.

We're quite sensitive to vegetarians and vegans around here -- dietary acceptance is as Seattle as reusable coffee mugs and public radio tote bags. And it's easy to find veggie options at any omnivorous restaurant. Even dive bars keep frozen veggie patties in the kitchen.

But sometimes you just don't want to worry about choosing between a lettuce and tomato sandwich and a plate of french fries. And let's face it, dry toast isn't the most titillating breakfast.

So here's a selection of places where unintrusive vegetarians and vegans can be unabashedly at home.